At The Library

I don’t really have much library loot to report on as I am really trying to read more from my shelves but I did stop in at the library today to pick up one book for my next mystery book group discussion.

We are reading Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov. I can’t say I’m excited about this book because I really don’t read science fiction and already this year we read another mystery which was a bit more of the sci-fi variety rather than mystery but I’m going to try and keep an open mind. Then again, if I get too behind I may just show up to the group without reading the book (the horror, I know) and see what the other readers have to say. Have you read this book? What do you think?

Aside from picking up this book I spent some time checking out Creating Keepsakes magazine. Just like reading all the wonderful book bloggers blogs make me add tons of books to my list, this magazine makes me add a bunch of crafty must-haves to my shopping list. For example, right now I really want these journaling jump-starts. Aren’t those cool?

Anyway, it was time to head out but not before I picked up the latest BookPage magazine. I guess tonight I’ll spend some time adding more books to my wish list.

How about you? What goodies did you find on your latest library visit?

I got Jane Austen by Carol Shields, a memoir called Little Heathens (don’t know the author’s name), a big, gorgeous book about photographing raptors in motion and I Am the Central Park Jogger. I’m reading the memoir by the jogger and was much relieved to find that she has no memory of the attack. I’d avoided it, but I sat down and started reading at the library and it grabbed me. I’m probably not going to get to everything. There are way too many books at home that are calling my name. I know what you mean!

I got Beat the Reaper on audio from the library this week, and I’ve already loaded it and will most likely finish in a day or two. It is fast-paced and snappy, and only six discs. I love it! I also have a hard book on the way from the library for my WWII Challenge called Every Man Dies Alone. Real upbeat huh? Anyway, it came very well reviewed so we’ll give it a shot and try not to get depressed!

Isabel – Oh thank you for the heads up girl. This sounds kind of iffy to me but I’ll try to be positive and will attempt the book. I am so not in the loop when it comes to sci-fi stuff. Can you believe I’ve never seen an episode of Star Trek?! 🙂
Bookfool, aka Nancy – I totally remember that case about the central park jogger! How horrible. I can’t wait to read your review of it – sounds like something definitely outside of my comfort zone!
Sandy – I’ve heard lots of good things about Beat the Reaper which was not really a book that at first I thought I’d be interested in but now I’d probably give it a try! And, yea, hopefully that’ll make your other read less depressing! 🙂
Andi – I promise to keep you posted! 🙂
Fern – Ha,ha… well, I do read fantasy every once in a blue moon so maybe that’s why? 🙂 I’m going to try and let go of my sci-fi aversion and try this book out!